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This article discusses the form and the meaning marriage ritual in the Mekongga custom in Kolaka Regency, South East of Sulawesi. The discussion uses semiotic theory with qualitative research design, and uses three stages of data analysis, namely data reduction, presentation, and makes conclusions. The wedding in Mekongga custom consists of mesuko-suko or menduutudu (pre propose), tebua (propose), mokondetoro (engagement), mombekaako (bring the wedding fees), and perapua stages (wedding party). Each stage has a lot of meaning, such as the meaning of openness, prudence, consistency, and courtesy. The implementation of these rituals will make the intensive interaction and communication among of the family members widely. In addition, rituals like this can bring back the kinship relationship that are broke or have been far apart. This kind of ritual has a very broad function, beside of has a function as balancer in social institution it also functioning to convey the message of the ancestors in order to create a conducive situation of the society. In the rituals there is also the use of traditional tool called kalosara which can help to realize a sense of social solidarity among the ritual participants, a sense of unity and also realize the ideals of sanctity and peace and prosperity in the life of Mekongga-s society.